3 Key Insights from the 2026 IT Virtualization Survey for VMware Users

The IT virtualization landscape is undergoing its most significant disruption in over a decade. Following Broadcom’s acquisition of VMware and subsequent licensing overhauls, leaders have had to reevaluate their IT infrastructure plans. It’s no longer just about optimization — it’s about organizational strategy, cost mitigation and independence. A new global study from Unisphere Research, in […]

5 Smart Ways IT Leaders Are Planning for VMware vSphere 8 End of Support in 2027

IT leaders are navigating increasing complexity as multiple vendor-driven shifts converge at once. Broadcom is ending general support for VMware vSphere 8 perpetual licenses on October 11th, 2027, pushing users to move to VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) bundles. At the same time, Oracle and SAP are urging customers to migrate to their proprietary cloud environments, […]

Understanding VMware Partner Program Changes and Alternatives

As VMware’s partner ecosystem evolves under the Broadcom acquisition, organizations, notably those seeking support for smaller footprints of up to 200 VMware hosts, are seeking ways to maintain reliability and control costs while adapting to new program requirements. Leaders must rethink how they purchase, manage and support their VMware environments going forward, prioritizing agility to […]

The Direct Line to VMware Support Options

If you’ve been feeling the weight of navigating the new VMware support landscape after the Broadcom acquisition, you’re not alone. With sweeping changes to licensing, support structures and product bundles, IT leaders are finding it more challenging than ever to get a clear, direct line to the support their organizations need. In this blog, you’ll […]